INDICATIONS, SAFETY, AND WARNINGS NIM-ECLIPSE E4 SYSTEM

W1

The NIM-Eclipse System does not prevent the surgical severing of nerves. If monitoring is compromised, the surgical practitioner must rely on alternate methods or surgical skills, experience, and anatomical knowledge to prevent damage to nerves.

W2

To avoid alternate site patient burns or lesions:

• Do not activate electrosurgical instrument while the stimulator is in contact with tissue.
• Do not leave stimulating electrodes or probes in surgical field.
• Do not store stimulating electrodes or probes in electrosurgical instrument holder.
• Do not allow a second surgeon (i.e. fat harvesting) to use electrosurgical instrument while stimulator is in use.
• Do not activate electrosurgical instrument for prolonged periods while ESU is not in contact with tissue.
• Do not activate electrosurgical instrument near the recording or stimulating electrodes.
• Do not allow patient interface boxes or recording/stimulating electrodes sites to be flooded with saline.
• Do not allow excessive stray AC or DC leakage currents from patient-connected equipment; avoid creating an unintended grounding path through applied electrodes.

W3

Practitioner is responsible for proper use, periodic safety certification of patient connected equipment, and AC power grounding in accordance to appropriate IEC 60601-1 and/or IEC6061 medical safety standard.

W4

Special operator attention may be required for stimulus currents exceeding 2 mA RMS/cm2. The RMS value of current is generally lower than the stimulator current setting in mA. To calculate RMS current, waveform morphology, pulse width, repetition rate, and the stimulator current delivered must be considered.

W5

When using the TCD, do not exceed 5% power through the eye, burr holes, fontanelles or foramen magnum. Always start the TCD exam at 5% power and observe the ALARA principle by limiting power levels to As Low As Reasonably Achievable.

W6

If NIM-Eclipse System accessories are used with stimulators other than the System, do not exceed an energy level of 50 mJ per pulse (measured into a 1 kilo-ohm load).

W7

While Muting is activated, auditory and visual monitoring are disabled.

W8

To avoid false negative responses, verify stimulator current setting is high enough, and verify stimulus delivery by observing measured patient current. Low stimulator current may cause a false negative response.

W9

High stimulator current and/or transcranial motor stimulation may cause involuntary patient movement resulting in patient injury.

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W11

Do not use this instrument for either direct stimulation to, or direct recording from, the heart. Do not use for trans-thoracic stimulation.

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W13

Do not use high level electrical or TCeMEP stimulation to directly stimulate an exposed nerve.

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W16

LED goggles for flash stimulation should be used with closed eyes only.

W17

False negative responses (failure to locate nerve) may result from:

• Shorted EMG electrode or cabling (conductive parts of applied needle electrodes or cables contacting each other).
• Inadequate stimulus current.
• Inadequate current for stimulation of nerve through hardware, such as pedicle screws or stimulus dissection instruments, may vary based on the physical size, shape characteristics, and design of the hardware and proximity to the nerve.
• Neuromuscular fatigue from prolonged or repeated exposure to electrical stimuli.
• Inadvertent simultaneous current delivery from both Stimulator (Patient Interface) probe outputs. This may result in current shunting, division between the stimulator probes (this is referring to monopolar probes only).
• Shorted internal amplifier (characterized by baseline activity of < 3 μV p-p).
• Improper placement of recording and/or stimulating electrodes.

W18

Do not power-on the NIM-Eclipse System when the stimulator is in the surgical field.

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W20

To avoid electrical shock, do not attach unapproved components or accessories to the NIM-Eclipse System.

W21

Direct stimulator contact may disrupt the operation of active implanted devices.

W22

Proper handling, insertion, and placement of electrodes and probes is critical for safe and accurate monitoring.

W23

Improperly placed or bent needles increase the risk of needles breaking off in the patient.

W24

Do not attempt to straighten bent needles because this may cause stress and weaken device, causing needles to break off in patient.

W25

Extreme care must be taken when handling instruments with sharp points or edges.

W26

The surgical practitioner must choose the appropriate size and locations of electrodes and probes based on the procedure to be performed and the stimulating current necessary for the application.

W27

Avoid trans-thoracic stimulation; when possible, maintain anode and cathode stimulating sites in close proximity.

W28

Reuse of single use electrodes and probes increase the risk of infection and may cause degraded or ineffective monitoring.

P1

To avoid loud, extraneous monitoring noise during electrosurgical unit activation, ensure the Muting Probe is properly attached to the active electrosurgical lead.

P2

Inadequate stimulus current flow may be caused by non-flush contact between the stimulating electrode or probe and the nerve, inadequate stimulator probe electrical contact surface area, or high impedance.

P3

Inability to deliver stimulus current flow may be caused by:

• Stimulator return electrode is not connected, or other incomplete electrical connection between the NIM-Eclipse System, monitoring electrode and stimulator probe.
• Stimulus set to 0 mA.
• Defective stimulating electrode or probe.

P4

To avoid false positive EMG events (stimulus artifacts):

• Ensure the recording electrodes and the stimulator (+) or (-) cabling are routed separately and not tangled.
• When possible, ensure the EMG ground (green wire) is physically placed between the stimulator return electrode and the EMG channel input electrodes.

P5

Proper placement and setup of the electrosurgical unit away from the NIM-Eclipse System will reduce or minimize unnecessary muting, interference, and off sets.

P6

Use of unapproved stimulators, stimulus probes, stimulus-dissection instruments or electrodes may result in compromised NIM-Eclipse System operation, such as, but not limited to, decreased accuracy.

P7

Electrode impedance should be checked after electrode insertion and before electrode removal to give additional assurance that electrode continuity was maintained throughout the entire procedure. If electrode impedance is very high, discontinue use and replace.

P8

The Patient Interface cables and Muting Probe cable should be secured to the floor with tape or other non-trip device.

P9

To avoid excessive muting:

• Avoid high-power electrosurgical unit monopolar settings. Note that muting caused by electrode charging may last several seconds after electrosurgical Instrument use.
• Avoid accidental contact between connected but unapplied electrodes and other conductive parts.

P10

Contaminated single use electrodes and probes must be disposed of in an appropriate sharps biohazard container in accordance with hospital or other user facilities policy.

P11

To ensure proper operation of this instrument, read all documents, instructions and labels.

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P13

Do not modify, change, alter or delete the software in this equipment. Third party software may interfere with proper operation of this medical device. Do not install any off -the-shelf software without first consulting the factory. Installing unapproved software may void the warranty

P14

Automatic updates of Windows and Anti-Virus software have been disabled to prevent updating during a monitored procedure. However the user will continue to be notified when software updates are available to be downloaded. Always install new updates as soon as is practically possible to ensure your system is current.

P15

Non-medical equipment approved to an appropriate standard (like IEC 60950) may be connected to the System I/O and auxiliary mains output provided that the total leakage current meets the requirements of IEC 60601-1. If not, an IEC 60601-1 approved isolation transformer with appropriate ratings must be used. Consult the factory for additional details.

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Disconnect the power cord of the NIM-Eclipse System or a connected printer before cleaning. To prevent cleaning solutions from seeping into the electronic portions of the instrument, spray cleaner lightly on a cotton cloth, then wipe the instrument with the cloth. Be especially careful around the controls, connectors and panel edges. Do not use abrasive cleaners (especially on the monitor screen).

AP18

This system does not contain repairable components. Repair and/or modification to the NIM-Eclipse System or any accessory by anyone other than qualified service personnel may significantly compromise the unit’s ability to monitor nerve activity and/or void the equipment warranty. For best performance, it is recommended that all service be performed by Medtronic service personnel. When the protective covers are removed from any system component, main console, stimulator, etc., hazardous voltages may be exposed.

AP19

Reasonable care should be made in making electrical connections and handling electrically powered devices. Do not use damaged electrical equipment or frayed electrical cords. During repair or maintenance, turn off the NIM-Eclipse System and disconnect the power.

AP20

The NIM-Eclipse System operates from power sources of 50 to 60 Hz at 100/240 VAC. Use only hospital-grade power cords and the connectors supplied with the NIM-Eclipse System. Be sure power cords and connectors are in good condition. Never apply a voltage to the equipment that is outside the range specified for its connectors.

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Avoid accidental contact between connected but unapplied parts (Devices which can be connected to the patient) and other conductive parts including those connected to protective earth.

AP23

To avoid electrical and fi re hazard, use only recommended fuses. Fuses must match by type, voltage rating, and current rating.

AP24

The NIM-Eclipse System provides no explosion protection from static discharge or arcing components. Do not operate the unit in the presence of explosive gases such as flammable mixtures of anesthetic and air or nitrous oxide.

AP25

To prevent overheating, keep ventilation holes free from obstruction.

AP26

Do not connect USB devices to the system while a test is running.

AP27

At the end of their life cycle, all NIM-Eclipse system electronic components must be sent to a WEEE recycling center or disposed of according to local regulations.